Best Chinese Restaurants in Midtown South
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Café China
Michelin-recognized Sichuan cooking in a vintage Shanghai-styled townhouse near Bryant Park.
Notable Picks
#1
Café China
8.9
Café China is a Michelin-recognized Sichuan restaurant in Midtown West, known for its dan dan noodles, tea-smoked duck, and other classics served in a 1930s Shanghai–inspired space. Locals, office workers, and destination diners use it for everything from business lunches to date nights thanks to polished execution and a deep, chili-forward menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dan dan noodles, Tea-smoked duck, Pork dumplings in chili oil
What Makes it Special: Michelin-recognized Sichuan cooking in a vintage Shanghai-styled townhouse near Bryant Park.
#2
CHILI
8.6
CHILI dresses Chinese cooking in a 1930s-inspired room, pairing dim sum and shareable plates with cocktails and a buzzy Midtown East crowd. It reads more like a modern supper club than a takeout joint, with polished service and dishes that lean bold and spicy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Har gao and pork dumplings in chili oil, Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings), Three pepper chicken and spicy soft shell crab
What Makes it Special: Cocktail-driven Chinese spot with dim sum, spicy plates, and theatrical decor.
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine in NoMad centers its menu on Hong Kong–style dim sum crafted by a veteran dim sum chef, then rounds it out with roast meats and banquet-friendly mains. It works equally well for a focused dumpling lunch or a longer dinner where baskets of har gow and siu mai hit the table alongside larger plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Signature dim sum platter, Shrimp har gow, Pork siu mai
What Makes it Special: Hong Kong–style dim sum program led by a long-tenured dim sum chef.